Media Center
Austin residents and media can refer to the following resources to stay informed and involved.
Media Contacts
- Media Email: TPWMedia@austintexas.gov
- Media Line: 512-974-8000
- Jeff Stensland - Public Information and Marketing Manager: 512-978-1511
- Jack Flagler - Marketing Supervisor: 512-978-1631
- Cristal Corrales - Public Information Senior Specialist: 512-974-7241
- Brad Cesak - Public Information Senior Specialist: 512-978-1566
- Lee Nichols - Public Information Senior Specialist: 512-978-1762
Department Newsletter
- Austin Mobility News: Weekly newsletter covering projects and programs related to Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Media Resources
- For citywide information, visit the Austin Communications and Engagement website.
- See a list of all department media contacts.
- Watch City Council meetings live or on-demand.
- Access agendas and related information for City Council Mobility Committee, Urban Transportation Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council.
- For further assistance to access City of Austin services, call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 (if outside city limits).
Public Information Requests
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to access government records, and the public information officer may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public, with certain exceptions.
- Visit the Open Records Division webpage
- Submit a Public Information Request (PIR) online - your request will be assigned to the responsive department(s)
Photo Policy
Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) captures photos and videos of people using City infrastructure to highlight mobility improvements across the city. While department staff may use signed releases at times, the releases are not provided for people in the public right-of-way using City infrastructure. If you see an ATPW staff member taking photos in public and you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please let the staff member know.
